Psychology Internships

Internships are designed to provide students with practical experience in work settings where their knowledge of psychology is applied. Interns serve in community agencies, schools, hospitals, clinics, businesses and other similar organizations. Interns meet regularly throughout the semester with the faculty member directing the program in order to share their experiences.  A description of current placement sites is available from the Internship Director, Dr. Jan Lynch.

Placement Sites for recent Psychology Interns include the following:

• Salem Head Start
• Roanoke County Police, Crimes Against Women Unit
• Roanoke City Juvenile Court Services Unit
• Roanoke City Police, Domestic Violence Unit
• Commonwealth Attorney's Office, Roanoke City
• Virginia Department of Rehabilitation Services
• School Psychologist, Salem City Schools
• Oak Grove Elementary School Special Education
• Virginia Baptist Children's Home
• Roanoke County Police, Criminal Investigation Division
• Roanoke Valley Interfaith Hospitality Network
• Lewis Gale Occupational Therapy Center
• Child Abuse and Prevention Council
• Roanoke Montessori School
• Veterans' Care Center
• West End Youth Center
• Catawba Hospital
• Carilion Hospital, Behavioral Unit
• Thompson's Brain Injury Center
• Total Action Against Poverty
• Youth Haven II
• Planned Parenthood
• Sanctuary
• The Magic Place/YMCA
• Crisis Pregnancy Center
• Young Life

Comments from recent interns include the following:

• "It was such a learning experience, not only through observation but also real hands-on. It was very useful in helping me learn about real applications of psychology."
• "The internship gave me a wealth of examples of careers in psychology. It reinforced my desire to work with children in a helping profession."
• "I think everyone should do an internship. The 'real world' is a lot different than college. Why not have a head start?'
• "This internship was probably the best thing I did at college. It was certainly the most fun and rewarding. I would recommend an internship for anyone who really wants to know more about what they think they want to do. It could make a big difference in your future."
• "It was a great opportunity to try out a possible career before you are actually in the real world. My internship helped me reevaluate my career choice and I realized that another career path would be more rewarding. I'm glad I had a chance to discover this while I was still in college."

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